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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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